Ladies and Gentlemen, the time is upon us.... for camping.

Auzzie-Phoenix · 04-19-2018, 07:08 PM

Everything worked fine, though the tarp I used as a rainfly was on the small side. Have rectified that for future trips. I was quite comfy once I settled in. I do need a better lightsource for in the tent, however. The one I used goes through batteries too quickly. Fortunately, since i was camping at the state park, my car was there at the campsite, so I had access to my fishing lanterns. I'm going to have to let the tent dry before I can pack it away in the backpack again. I'm thinking that I can increase the space in my pack if I store the poles and pegs separately, and fold the tent itself and store it with the smaller tarp and sleeping pad in the bottom of my pack.

SSGGeezer · 04-19-2018, 08:11 PM

Originally posted by Auzzie-Phoenix

Everything worked fine, though the tarp I used as a rainfly was on the small side. Have rectified that for future trips. I was quite comfy once I settled in. I do need a better lightsource for in the tent, however. The one I used goes through batteries too quickly. Fortunately, since i was camping at the state park, my car was there at the campsite, so I had access to my fishing lanterns. I'm going to have to let the tent dry before I can pack it away in the backpack again. I'm thinking that I can increase the space in my pack if I store the poles and pegs separately, and fold the tent itself and store it with the smaller tarp and sleeping pad in the bottom of my pack.

Anything that might be an initial rain cover should be easily accessible in case of severe weather while away from an established camp site, even if it is only a large poncho. Imagine digging through your wet heavy ruck trying to get your tarp out in a thunderstorm.

normhead · 04-20-2018, 04:49 AM

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

Anything that might be an initial rain cover should be easily accessible in case of severe weather while away from an established camp site, even if it is only a large poncho. Imagine digging through your wet heavy ruck trying to get your tarp out in a thunderstorm.

We used Seal lines and keep the tarp at the top of the pack.
Packs & Duffles

Now we have everything bundled in waterproof dry bags in more traditional Duluth packs but made with polyesters. Wet and heavy is pretty much a thing of the past.

**mattb123** · 04-20-2018, 10:24 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Auzzie-Phoenix

Everything worked fine, though the tarp I used as a rainfly was on the small side. Have rectified that for future trips. I was quite comfy once I settled in. I do need a better lightsource for in the tent, however. The one I used goes through batteries too quickly. Fortunately, since i was camping at the state park, my car was there at the campsite, so I had access to my fishing lanterns. I'm going to have to let the tent dry before I can pack it away in the backpack again. I'm thinking that I can increase the space in my pack if I store the poles and pegs separately, and fold the tent itself and store it with the smaller tarp and sleeping pad in the bottom of my pack.

I love my BD Orbit lantern for backpacking. Small, light, adjustable, and lasts a long time on a set of batteries.

I use it for photography too. Good for a Milky Way selfie!

Auzzie-Phoenix · 04-23-2018, 02:56 PM

Now that my tent has dried out in the trunk of my car, and I have a day off, I can finally work on packing it back up.

Auzzie-Phoenix · 05-02-2018, 10:32 PM

Next camping trip is another state park visit this Tues and Wed. Should have good weather. Have plenty of firewood.

normhead · 05-03-2018, 06:31 AM

Sadly it will still be a while before we get out boats in the water.

They are getting impatient.

**Just1MoreDave** · 05-03-2018, 09:18 AM - **1 Like**

It'll be a while before mine is in the water too.

normhead · 05-03-2018, 10:07 AM

I have similar one that will soon be in a similar condition. Mine is a 1934 Peterborough Otonabee.

Mine already had a few ribs replaced, I'm hoping I don't have to do any more. Looks like you had to replace almost all of them.

**Just1MoreDave** · 05-03-2018, 08:02 PM

I had a great plan to save some but two cracked while I was "saving" them. Then I figured I didn't want cracks to appear after I canvassed, and I had the bending process down, so why not replace 34?

normhead · 05-04-2018, 05:44 AM

Originally posted by Just1MoreDave

I had a great plan to save some but two cracked while I was "saving" them. Then I figured I didn't want cracks to appear after I canvassed, and I had the bending process down, so why not replace 34?

It sounds so logical when you say it that way.

Auzzie-Phoenix · 05-04-2018, 10:27 AM

Well, there's always the option of a road trip, norm. Just head on down here to PA and bring the kayaks with you. Just remember to pick up the boat launch permit at nearest park ranger's office. You don't want to see the cost of a nonresident fishing permit though... Our lakes have been liquid for about a month and a half now.

Originally posted by normhead

Sadly it will still be a while before we get out boats in the water.

They are getting impatient.

---------- Post added 05-04-18 at 01:29 PM ----------

picked up warm weather sleeping bag yesterday, and a better option for light in the tent (even if it does take up more space in the pack).

normhead · 05-04-2018, 11:05 AM - **1 Like**

Our ice out trip is scheduled for the 14th. The Park is saying the ice will be out on the 11th, so we left ourselves a little leeway. We won't be travelling far, but we will be sleeping in tents.

The weather network says well have great weather. 14ºC and sun is warm enough for a dip in the lake even if there's still ice floating on it and a couple days are predicted to be 17ºC. The nights are as cold as 6ºC so I'll be taking my -7 bag and layers.

Auzzie-Phoenix · 05-05-2018, 07:21 PM

Your -7c(19.4f) bag is essentially the equivalent of the one I used last camping trip(-6.667c [20f]. The one I just bought is rated down to 10c (50f) this way i can prevent being too hot. Last camping trip it started out at 54f (12.2c) and ended up being a humid 31f (-0.555c) and snowy by the next afternoon. Good to see you're going to get to go out soon though. It's always a pain having to wait for thaw to do things you want to do.

Originally posted by normhead

Our ice out trip is scheduled for the 14th. The Park is saying the ice will be out on the 11th, so we left ourselves a little leeway. We won't be travelling far, but we will be sleeping in tents.

The weather network says well have great weather. 14ºC and sun is warm enough for a dip in the lake even if there's still ice floating on it and a couple days are predicted to be 17ºC. The nights are as cold as 6ºC so I'll be taking my -7 bag and layers.

**crossed-up** · 05-08-2018, 03:04 PM - **1 Like**

Time to prep the Jeep for this year's camping road trip. The last proper trip was to the Pyrenees in 2016, followed by a very brief weekend trip to Yorkshire last year. This year in June it's Switzerland and the Italian Alps, via the France for the Grand Prix. Can't wait!

Pyrenees 2016

Yorkshire last November

The last few weekends have been spent refitting the camp kitchen setup to add a proper fridge for next months trip.

04-20-2018, 04:49 AM	#48
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448	Originally posted by SSGGeezer Anything that might be an initial rain cover should be easily accessible in case of severe weather while away from an established camp site, even if it is only a large poncho. Imagine digging through your wet heavy ruck trying to get your tarp out in a thunderstorm. We used Seal lines and keep the tarp at the top of the pack. Packs & Duffles Now we have everything bundled in waterproof dry bags in more traditional Duluth packs but made with polyesters. Wet and heavy is pretty much a thing of the past. Last edited by normhead; 05-03-2018 at 06:29 AM.

05-03-2018, 10:07 AM	#54
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448	I have similar one that will soon be in a similar condition. Mine is a 1934 Peterborough Otonabee. Mine already had a few ribs replaced, I'm hoping I don't have to do any more. Looks like you had to replace almost all of them. Last edited by normhead; 05-04-2018 at 05:44 AM.

05-04-2018, 11:05 AM - 1 Like	#58
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448	Our ice out trip is scheduled for the 14th. The Park is saying the ice will be out on the 11th, so we left ourselves a little leeway. We won't be travelling far, but we will be sleeping in tents. The weather network says well have great weather. 14ºC and sun is warm enough for a dip in the lake even if there's still ice floating on it and a couple days are predicted to be 17ºC. The nights are as cold as 6ºC so I'll be taking my -7 bag and layers. Last edited by normhead; 05-05-2018 at 05:04 AM.

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04-19-2018, 07:08 PM	#46
Auzzie-Phoenix Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,020 Original Poster	Everything worked fine, though the tarp I used as a rainfly was on the small side. Have rectified that for future trips. I was quite comfy once I settled in. I do need a better lightsource for in the tent, however. The one I used goes through batteries too quickly. Fortunately, since i was camping at the state park, my car was there at the campsite, so I had access to my fishing lanterns. I'm going to have to let the tent dry before I can pack it away in the backpack again. I'm thinking that I can increase the space in my pack if I store the poles and pegs separately, and fold the tent itself and store it with the smaller tarp and sleeping pad in the bottom of my pack.

04-19-2018, 08:11 PM	#47
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Originally posted by Auzzie-Phoenix Everything worked fine, though the tarp I used as a rainfly was on the small side. Have rectified that for future trips. I was quite comfy once I settled in. I do need a better lightsource for in the tent, however. The one I used goes through batteries too quickly. Fortunately, since i was camping at the state park, my car was there at the campsite, so I had access to my fishing lanterns. I'm going to have to let the tent dry before I can pack it away in the backpack again. I'm thinking that I can increase the space in my pack if I store the poles and pegs separately, and fold the tent itself and store it with the smaller tarp and sleeping pad in the bottom of my pack. Anything that might be an initial rain cover should be easily accessible in case of severe weather while away from an established camp site, even if it is only a large poncho. Imagine digging through your wet heavy ruck trying to get your tarp out in a thunderstorm.

04-20-2018, 10:24 AM - 1 Like	#49
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by Auzzie-Phoenix Everything worked fine, though the tarp I used as a rainfly was on the small side. Have rectified that for future trips. I was quite comfy once I settled in. I do need a better lightsource for in the tent, however. The one I used goes through batteries too quickly. Fortunately, since i was camping at the state park, my car was there at the campsite, so I had access to my fishing lanterns. I'm going to have to let the tent dry before I can pack it away in the backpack again. I'm thinking that I can increase the space in my pack if I store the poles and pegs separately, and fold the tent itself and store it with the smaller tarp and sleeping pad in the bottom of my pack. I love my BD Orbit lantern for backpacking. Small, light, adjustable, and lasts a long time on a set of batteries. I use it for photography too. Good for a Milky Way selfie!

04-23-2018, 02:56 PM	#50
Auzzie-Phoenix Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,020 Original Poster	Now that my tent has dried out in the trunk of my car, and I have a day off, I can finally work on packing it back up.

05-02-2018, 10:32 PM	#51
Auzzie-Phoenix Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,020 Original Poster	Next camping trip is another state park visit this Tues and Wed. Should have good weather. Have plenty of firewood.

05-03-2018, 06:31 AM	#52
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448	Sadly it will still be a while before we get out boats in the water. They are getting impatient.

05-03-2018, 09:18 AM - 1 Like	#53
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,339	It'll be a while before mine is in the water too.

05-03-2018, 08:02 PM	#55
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,339	I had a great plan to save some but two cracked while I was "saving" them. Then I figured I didn't want cracks to appear after I canvassed, and I had the bending process down, so why not replace 34?

05-04-2018, 05:44 AM	#56
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,448	Originally posted by Just1MoreDave I had a great plan to save some but two cracked while I was "saving" them. Then I figured I didn't want cracks to appear after I canvassed, and I had the bending process down, so why not replace 34? It sounds so logical when you say it that way.

05-04-2018, 10:27 AM	#57
Auzzie-Phoenix Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,020 Original Poster	Well, there's always the option of a road trip, norm. Just head on down here to PA and bring the kayaks with you. Just remember to pick up the boat launch permit at nearest park ranger's office. You don't want to see the cost of a nonresident fishing permit though... Our lakes have been liquid for about a month and a half now. Originally posted by normhead Sadly it will still be a while before we get out boats in the water. They are getting impatient. ---------- Post added 05-04-18 at 01:29 PM ---------- picked up warm weather sleeping bag yesterday, and a better option for light in the tent (even if it does take up more space in the pack).

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05-05-2018, 07:21 PM	#59
Auzzie-Phoenix Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,020 Original Poster	Your -7c(19.4f) bag is essentially the equivalent of the one I used last camping trip(-6.667c [20f]. The one I just bought is rated down to 10c (50f) this way i can prevent being too hot. Last camping trip it started out at 54f (12.2c) and ended up being a humid 31f (-0.555c) and snowy by the next afternoon. Good to see you're going to get to go out soon though. It's always a pain having to wait for thaw to do things you want to do. Originally posted by normhead Our ice out trip is scheduled for the 14th. The Park is saying the ice will be out on the 11th, so we left ourselves a little leeway. We won't be travelling far, but we will be sleeping in tents. The weather network says well have great weather. 14ºC and sun is warm enough for a dip in the lake even if there's still ice floating on it and a couple days are predicted to be 17ºC. The nights are as cold as 6ºC so I'll be taking my -7 bag and layers.

05-08-2018, 03:04 PM - 1 Like	#60
crossed-up Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 493	Time to prep the Jeep for this year's camping road trip. The last proper trip was to the Pyrenees in 2016, followed by a very brief weekend trip to Yorkshire last year. This year in June it's Switzerland and the Italian Alps, via the France for the Grand Prix. Can't wait! Pyrenees 2016 Yorkshire last November The last few weekends have been spent refitting the camp kitchen setup to add a proper fridge for next months trip.